The latest tools for analysis and design of advanced GNC systems

Handbook of Marine Craft Hydrodynamics and Motion Control is an extensive study of the latest research in hydrodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control systems for marine craft. The text establishes how the implementation of mathematical models and modern control theory can be used for simulation and verification of control systems, decision-support systems, and situational awareness systems. Coverage includes hydrodynamic mo...

A contemporary approach to behavioural statistics.

Nolan and Heinzen offer an introduction to the basics of statistics that is uniquely suited for behavioural science students. This edition provides coverage anchored to real-world stories, a highly visual approach to presenting data, helpful mathematical support, and useful step-by-step examples. Focusing on emerging trends that are redefining contemporary behavioural statistics, this text helps students get to grips with a challenging subjec...

Wie weet meer over ons brein en hoe het werkt dat dokter Steven Laureys? Hij geniet wereldfaam als neuroloog

gespecialiseerd in ernstige bewustzijnsstoornissen zoals coma. Maar verder is Laureys vooral gepassioneerd door alles wat onze hersenen doen en kunnen.

In dit boek legt hij de werking van ons brein uit aan de hand van 100 illustraties: de samenstelling ervan, onze

zintuigen, de verhouding met andere organen, geheugen, bewustzijn, genetica, slapen en dromen, pijn, taal, emoties,

aandoen...

Since the time of Aristotle, there had been a clear divide between the three kingdoms of animal, vegetable, and mineral. But by the eighteenth century, biological experiments, and the wide range of new creatures coming to Europe from across the world, challenged these neat divisions. Abraham Trembley found that freshwater polyps grew into complete individuals when cut.

This shocking discovery raised deep questions: was it a plant or an animal? And this was not the only conundrum. What of cora...